Orchestra General Knowledge

Can you answer these orchestra general knowledge facts?
not including piano as a string instrument.
In a standard orchestral setting.
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How many string instruments are there?
5
How many woodwind instruments are there?
10
How many brass instruments are there?
5
What clef does the Violin use?
Treble clef
What clef does the Viola use?
Alto clef
What clef does the Cello use?
Bass clef
What is the bow hair of the stringed instruments made from?
Horse hair
What are the reeds of the woodwind instruments made of?
Arundinaria
What is it called when string players rapidly alternate between two adjacent notes?
Trilling
What technique do woodwinds use to create an uninterrupted flow of music?
Circle breathing
What are the two holes on either side of a string instrument called?
F-holes
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4 Comments
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Level 60
Dec 2, 2022
Nice Quiz!
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Level 23
Jan 16, 2024
Can "Circular breathing" also be accepted?
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Level 32
Dec 8, 2024
Nice quiz! 2 things tho: circular breathing should be accepted, and regarding the trill question, it's not just string players lol
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Level 30
Dec 16, 2024
Really great quiz! However, a lot of people call "circle breathing" circular breathing, and that distinction could be frustrating for many!